Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.

What does this answer mean?

This question asks for two promises, so name two of the six USCIS accepts: give up loyalty to other countries, defend the Constitution, obey the laws of the United States, serve in the military if needed, serve the nation if needed, and be loyal to the United States.

The Oath of Allegiance is the promise people make to become U.S. citizens through naturalization, usually at a ceremony after they're approved. Federal law requires it, and its wording is set in federal regulations.

USCIS describes the principles in the oath this way: renouncing loyalty to any foreign country or ruler, supporting and defending the Constitution and laws of the United States, being truly faithful and loyal to the United States, and, when the law requires it, bearing arms for the country, doing noncombatant service in the military, or doing civilian work of national importance. The six accepted answers are short versions of these promises.

Don't confuse it with the Pledge of Allegiance, which is about loyalty to the flag.

An easy pair to remember is "obey the laws of the United States and be loyal to the United States."